Barracuda Networks Inc. has rebranded its CudaTel next-generation enterprise telephony solution to Barracuda Phone System. With this announcement, Barracuda Phone System begins expansion to certain international locations and offers pricing that is simple, and plans available by concurrent call volume with unlimited users.
Additionally, Barracuda Phone System is now AT&T Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) certified and can be configured to work with AT&T IP Flexible Reach service. AT&T’s IP Flexible Reach service is a converged solution providing customers with both their data and SIP trucking needs over a single connection.
Barracuda Phone System is a 1U rack appliance that is compatible with a variety of SIP handsets, and also can be configured for use with both analog and Primary Rate Interface (PRI) telephone services. Additional features include:
- An intuitive web-based user interface designed for IT administrators.
- Built-in call recording, call queuing, and statistical reporting.
- Integration with existing networks and includes LDAP integration.
- Communication Command Center that allows users to initiate, answer, and transfer calls from their computers with an easy-to-use drag-and-drop feature.
“We are pleased to have achieved this important certification with AT&T and are excited that we’ve started to expand the Barracuda Phone System platform to international locations,” says Ken Grohe, general manager of emerging products, Barracuda. “Barracuda Phone System does away with per-user, per-feature licensing, giving customers access to all features available on every phone system model that Barracuda offers. Barracuda Phone System includes features associated with enterprise-class systems, and is managed through an intuitive interface that makes telephony management easier for the administrator.”
Barracuda Phone System is now available for a list price of $1399 for the appliance and $399 for Energize Updates. An optional Instant Replacement service featuring priority replacement of failed hardware and complimentary refresh of four-year old hardware units is available starting at $299 per year.
